Stewardship: Third Quarter Statements & 2026 Pledge cards will be mailed out in October.
Church Conference: Our annual Church Conference will be on Sunday, November 16th at 6pm, SPRC will meet at 5:30pm.

HEALTHCARE CHANGES COMING IN 2026 HURLEY WILBOURNE, PRESENTER
Medicare 101 – The ABC and D’s of Medicare – Understanding Your Choices – Join this educational seminar for a comprehensive look at Medicare. We will cover Eligibility and Enrollment, When to Apply for Coverage, Guaranteed Issue Rights, Costs, Benefits, Penalties, and limitations of Original Medicare, Medicare Parts C and Part D explained, and differences in Supplemental Plans. Sunday October 12 th 3:00 PM Church Sanctuary

Medicare 101 – The ABC and D’s of Medicare – Understanding Your Choices – Join this educational seminar for a comprehensive look at Medicare. We will cover Eligibility and Enrollment, When to Apply for Coverage, Guaranteed Issue Rights, Costs, Benefits, Penalties, and limitations of Original Medicare, Medicare Parts C and Part D explained, and differences in Supplemental Plans. Tuesday October 28th 6:00 – 8:00 PM Church Fellowship Hall

Medicare 101 – Part D Prescription Drug Plans - No More Donut Hole? How Does the Cap Work? Join this educational webinar to get up an update on the continuing changes to Part D Medicare Prescription Drug Plans. We will take a deeper dive into the design, pricing, and penalties that exist. We will also discuss programs and alternatives to assist with drug costs.Tuesday November 11th 6:00 – 8:00 PM Church Fellowship Hall

Medicare 101 – Part C Advantage Plans – What Does My Zip Code Have to Do With It? Join this educational webinar for a more thorough understanding of Advantage Plans as we take a deeper dive into the relationship with Original Medicare, the types of plans, especially “Special Needs Plans” , additional benefits not included in Original Medicare, including additional eligibility requirements for certain types, and Enrollment Periods. Tuesday November 25th th 6:00 – 8:00 PM Church Fellowship Hall
Agent on Site (“Informal Sales Meetings”) - Starting on Tuesday October 14 th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM to Tuesday November 4 th . Hurley Wilbourne will be on site and available in a passive non engaging way to answer questions and enroll people in appropriate plans. He will be available for both Medicare beneficiaries as well as Under 65 individuals and families to assist with the major changes that are occurring in both the Healthcare enrollment issues and Medicaid changes that are occurring this year in Illinois.

ALL SAINTS DAY will be observed on Sunday, November 2nd this year. We will honor and remember those we have lost over the last year, please send the names of those who entered into eternity over the past year to the office as soon as possible by email or leave a voicemail, or you may write a note and put it in the offering plate. In addition, this year we would appreciate a photo of your loved one that we could copy (then return) and utilize on screen during the remembrance portion of the service. Please submit all names and photos to the office by October 22nd.
 
Neat Repeats Resale Stores are looking for volunteers! Come and work in our stores with a boutique atmosphere. Share your compassion, talents, and time. Give five hours a week and make a difference in the lives of victims of domestic violence. Join the Neat Repeats team, develop new skills, and make a difference in your own community. All sales at Neat Repeats Resale benefit the clients served by the Crisis Center for South Suburbia, a non-profit domestic violence agency. For additional information, contact Michelle McCarthy (708)-429-7255 option #5 or [email protected]

FAITH IN ACTION: VITAS HEALTHCARE Have you received hope, comfort or love at a time in your life when you needed it most? Do you feel it’s time to give to others the blessings you have received? There are hospice patients in your area that would benefit greatly from your companionship and encouragement. In addition, we have openings in our office as well. We are currently looking for knitters, crocheters and sewers for our comfort care hospice program. Volunteers create blankets, robes, drawstring bags, prayer shawls and other needed items for hospice patients. Your volunteer time would suit your schedule and your location. Also, donations of yarn are needed and welcomed!!! Find out more by calling or emailing Joseph Calderone at VITAS Healthcare of Chicagoland South, 708-781-4405 or [email protected]